Applications Accepted for Stipend toward Internship in Estonia
2024-02-24 00:00 - 2024-04-03 23:59 (America/New_York) | Florida
The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Estonian Centre for International Development (ESTDEV) invite Estonian youths (age 18-35) living abroad to apply for a stipend to complete a professional internship in Estonia.

The aim of the stipend is to provide an opportunity to get to know the Estonian culture, language, potential living and working opportunities and build professional networks.

The stipend application deadline is April 3, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time).

The stipend consists of two parts:

a basic stipend in the amount of 3000 euros;

if necessary, a travel stipend for the journey from the place of residence to Estonia and back.

The basic stipend is intended for a full-time internship with a duration up to two months (a minimum of 4 weeks).

Who can apply?

A person of Estonian origin, 18-35 years of age, who is living abroad and has done so for at least the last 5 years consecutively;

… and who has completed higher or vocational education, or completed at least one academic year from a currently ongoing higher or vocational education program.

The stipend application deadline is April 3, 2024 at 11:59PM (Estonian time).

Applications must be sent by e-mail to the address taotlused@estdev.ee by the deadline.

Counseling: if you want to participate, but you don’t know where to start, send a motivation letter to the e-mail diaspora@mfa.ee

All questions regarding the stipend programme can be directed to the coordinator: Annika Leek annika.leek@estdev.ee

For more information in English download the document here.

For more information in Estonian visit the ESTDEV website here.

Global Estonian | Stipend for Estonian compatriots to complete an internship in Estonia

Boston Baltic Film Festival
2024-03-01 17:00 - 2024-03-03 20:50 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
In person and Virtual film festival

Boston, MA. The Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3, 2024. Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16, 2024.

The line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org,

Tickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5, 2024.

The film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday, March 1, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS), in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.

Boston Baltic Film Festival Opening Night & Opening Reception
2024-03-01 21:00 - 23:30 | Emerson Paramount Center, 559 Washington St Boston, MA 02111, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111
EANC is proud to once again support this quality film festival, presenting films from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with opportunities to meet & speak on site with some of the filmmakers themselves.

Opening day events:

A Panel Discussion with the filmmakers,

Screening of The Invisible Flight,

Opening Receiption @ “Fajitas & ‘Ritas” 25 West Street, Boston, MA

Join us for three days of the latest award-winning films from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Immerse yourself in movie magic!

The Sixth Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) will take place in March 2024 with in-person screenings followed by two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. In-person screenings and events will take place at the Emerson Paramount Theater’s Bright Family Screening Room in downtown Boston March 1-3, 2024. Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-16, 2024.

The line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org,

Tickets and passes for both in-person and virtual screenings will go on sale through our website on February 5, 2024.

The film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world.

Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in Q&A after the screenings and during a panel discussion on Friday, March 1, 2024.The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS), in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit our homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.

THE INVISIBLE FIGHT /Estonia

Our highly anticipated opening feature will be Rainer Sarnet’s latest award winning film The Invisible Fight – a wild and zany martial arts action comedy shot like a vintage drive-in movie that is set in an orthodox monastery. A film that, according to Variety, could attract cult status.

“EVERYTHING COOL IS BANNED IN THE SOVIET UNION”Rafael/The Invisible Fight

“Delightfully inventive and riotously funny, The Invisible Fight makes it clear that the joy of kung fu cinema is celebrated worldwide, even as far as Estonia.” Yep it looks amazing! Funny and smart and unique. I’m in.”Alex Billington/ Firstshowing.net

Sneak Preview: The Paradox of Seabrook Farms @ Boston Baltic Film Festival
2024-03-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Emerson Paramount Center, 599 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02111, United States
EANC is proud to help present the long-awaited documentary The Paradox of Seabrook Farms will be shown as part of the 6th Annual Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) at the Emerson Paramount Theater Center in downtown Boston. The in-person festival runs March 1-3, followed by a two-week virtual festival. (Please note that the Seabrook film will not be available virtually at this time.)Film-maker Helga Merits will be present to introduce the film and for an introductory talk, where she will also take audience. On Friday, March 1 she will also be participating with other filmmakers on a panel discussion about the Baltic film industry.

EANC is a proud supporter of this documentary, and welcomes its addition to the line-up of events marking 80 years since the 1944 Mass Flight of Refugees, a tragic time in history when 80,000 Estonians were forced to flee their beloved homeland to escape the terror of Soviet occupiers. Documentaries such as ‘The Paradox of Seabrook Farms: Shattered Dreams, Restored Hopes’ are important vehicles for keeping the historical record straight.

Boston Baltic Film Festival (virtual)
2024-03-04 00:00 - 2024-03-18 23:59 | Florida
Following a successful in-person weekend of Baltic film at the Paramount Emerson Center in Boston, the Boston Baltic Film Festival (BBFF) organizers now bring to you two weeks of virtual screenings across the U.S. Virtual screenings will be offered March 4-18, 2024. Documentaries, drama, mysteries, action, love stories, comedy…. get to know the Baltic soul. See what all the buzz is about!

EANC is a proud support of this event.

The full line-up of 20 critically acclaimed films offered from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania can be seen on the website: www.bostonbalticfilm.org

Tickets and passes for virtual screenings on sale now.

Box Office

The film industries in the three Baltic countries consistently produce films that garner awards in international festivals around the world. Boston audiences will be able to engage with the filmmakers in The Festival is organized by the Baltic Film Committee and the American National Latvian League (ALTS), in collaboration with ArtsEmerson. For more information visit the BBFF homepage www.bostonbalticfilm.org, follow them on Facebook, Instagram, or contact info@bostonbalticfilm.org.

2024 ESTO SKI @ Mont-Tremblant
2024-03-07 11:00 - 2024-03-10 14:00 | Mont Tremblant Village, Quebec, CA
In its 70th anniversary year, Eesti Spordiliit USAs invites you to celebrate with sports all year long!

ESTO Ski is headed back to Mont-Tremblant to celebrate its 60th ANNIVERSARY! Join us on the French-Canadian slopes from March 7th through March 10th, 2024.

Mont-Tremblant is a remarkable resort town best known for its exceptional skiing, undeniable charm, magnificent landscape, and for the impressive amount of activities that are available for all ages.The Eesti Spordiliit ESTO Ski weekend will feature our traditional group events including: Apres-Ski mixer, downhill & cross-country ski races, and an awards party.

We hope to see you in Canada!

Think S*N*O*W! Esto Ski Weekend @ China Peak, CA
2024-03-08 00:00 - 2024-03-10 23:59 | China Peak Skiresort, 59265 Highway 168, Lakeshore, CA 9363, Lakeshore, California, 93634
China Peak has received 5 inches since yesterday(Jan 23), for a season total of 5 feet of snow! With China Peak’s new snow-making system, on top of this base, we are guaranteed to have an amazing weekend!As expected, rooms in the lodge are filling up fast, so we encourage everyone to claim their room ASAP. The online reservation system is working nicely. and you can book your room athttps://www.skichinapeak.com/the-inn-at-china-peak, or by calling (559) 233-1200 to book your room.Some of us will already be arriving on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you all there for what will be an amazing weekend!Think Snow!Heidi and Andres

Annual Meeting of the Estonian Archives in the U.S.
2024-03-16 11:00 | Estonian Archives, 607 E 7th Street, Lakewood, New Jersey, 08701, United States
THIS MEETING HAS BEEN POSTPONED. New date to be determined. Member organizations and delegates reconvene in Lakewood, NJ for part 2 of its 2023 Annual Meeting.

The Estonian Archives in the U.S. are a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Live Music & Dance Show "Dawn till Dusk" by Diina Tamm & Valev Laube
2024-03-23 18:00 | New Yorgi Eesti Maja/ New York Estonian House, 243 E 34th Street, New York City, New York, 10016, United States
Join us for a unique multidisciplinary performance that fuses together dance and musical interpretations of Estonian mythology, folk calendar traditions, and old archive recordings dating back to the beginning of the 20th century. Let’s embark on a journey through a year in life, experiencing mystic rituals, old and new folklore tunes, and traditions that have shaped modern-day understandings and practices of our cultural identity.

Directed by Estonian-born artists Diina Tamm and Valev Laube, this folk-inspired contemporary performance will uncover aspects of Estonian culture that, though no longer celebrated daily, continue to influence our cultural legacy and ongoing evolution.

We welcome you to join us for this multisensory exploration of life’s cycles.

5 PM – Doors Open6 PM – Performance/Showtime7:15 PM – Meet & Greet Downstairs

Note: Suitable for Estonian speakers and non-Estonian speakers alike, great for audiences of all ages.

Registration deadline: Baltic Advocacy Days
2024-03-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Florida
This is a crucial time to advocate loudly in support of Estonian, Latvian, and Lithuanian security interests. Your voice matters, and your calls make an impact. The Joint Baltic American National Committee (JBANC) coordinates meetings between constituents and offices of the United States Congress to further the ties between the U.S. and the Baltic states. Talking points will be emailed to participants. We know the threats, we must make them understood in DC.

This year’s Baltic Advocacy Days will take place from April 8-12, 2024, consisting of both in-person and virtual meetings over Zoom. Meetings typically last approximately 20 -30 minutes with a goal of at least two-three meetings per participant.

Virtual meetings will be scheduled from Monday to Wednesday, April 8 -10.

In-person meetings will take place on April 11-12 (Thursday).

Our advocacy for 2024 will be focused on these points:

• Security assistance to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (Baltic Security Initiative, Foreign Military Financing, etc.)

• Security assistance for Ukraine necessary to help it defend itself against Russia.

• Maintaining a strong NATO alliance and transatlantic relations.

• Other Ukraine-related legislation.

We encourage anyone interested in strengthening U.S.-Baltic relations and advocating for transatlantic security to fill out the form below. No prior knowledge is required, as talking points will be emailed to participants.

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Conference: 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD – The Art of Connecting Past and Future.
2024-04-05 14:00 | NY Estonian House, 243 E 34th St, New York, New York, 10016, United States
For 75 years, the newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna (Free Estonian Word) has been a faithful companion to the Estonian-American community, keeping Estonian families in far-away places and also those close by connected, and abreast of community news, current events, cultural happenings, social announcements, and everyday helps with Estonian traditions and homelife. In today´s unsettled world, community journalism is more important than ever.

This important anniversary conference will discuss the role played by Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope and the fight for restored independence Estonia and its part in connecting the Estonian community abroad. We will also discuss the chronicle’s continued relevance, as Estonians abroad continue to champion Estonian culture, values, and interests in their every day lives.

Join new and veteran newspaper editors, journalists, staff, contributors, and supporters for an intelligent conference on the life and times of Estonians in America through the pages of the Vaba Eesti Sõna.

We look forward to seeing you in person, at 2 pm at the New York Estonian House. Pre-registration not required, donations welcomed.

If you cannot attend in person, we encourage you to use the link below to attend virtually via Zoom.

To attend virtually, register here

Conference

Session 1: The role of the Estonian-American newspaper Vaba Eesti Sõna in keeping alive hope for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism.

Session 2: Staying the Course: Connecting Estonian-American families and communities.

This conference and small reception celebrating Vaba Eesti Sõna coverage, contributors, and community offers a wonderful lead into the Estonian Cultural Days Festival 2024.

Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverents / Free Estonian Word Anniversary Conference

Reede, 5. aprill 2024, kell 14:00 – 17:30 EDT / Friday, April 5th, 2024, 2 pm – 5:30 pm EDT

New Yorgi Eesti Maja / NY Estonian House, 243 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016

Kutsume Teid ameerikaeestluse kandja Vaba Eesti Sõna sünnipäeva konverentsile VABA EESTI SÕNA 75: KUNST SIDUDA MINEVIKKU JA TULEVIKKU reedel, 5. aprillil algusega kell 14:00 New Yorgi Eesti Maja sinises saalis

Kuidas on hoidnud eesti ajaleht Eesti Vabariigi taastamise lootust ja idealismi vaimu

Kuidas ajaleht ühendab jätkuvalt Ameerika eestlaste kodusid ja kogukondi

Arutamine ja sõnavõtud – olete lahkesti oodatud kõnelema

Kohvilaud, sünnipäevakook

Laupäeval, 6. aprillil kell 10:00 – 13:00 toimub Vaba Eesti Sõna sõpradele kaastöö tegemise õpituba. Kõik vanused teretulnud.

Võimalus osaleda üritustel Zoomi vahendusel. Eel-registreerimine www.vabaeestisona.com või www.estosite.org.

Võtke sõbrad kaasa ja kohtume varsti. Olete oodatud!

Tervitades,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers, Inc.ajalehe Vaba Eesti Sõna väljaandja

Registreeri siin

Please join us for this anniversary conference celebrating decades of dedicated coverage of the Estonian American community 75 YEARS of FREE ESTONIAN WORD: THE ART OF CONNECTING PAST AND FUTURE

Friday, April 5th, 2 pm NY Estonian House, Blue Room

The role of the newspaper in keeping hope alive for the restored independence of the Republic of Estonia and nourishing the spirit of idealism

Connecting Estonian-American families and communities

Discussion and tributes – speakers from the audience welcomed

Reception and birthday cake

Saturday, April 6th, 10 am – 1:30 pm, workshop: Tips on how to contribute important and interesting information about your communities and how to get involved. All ages are welcome.

We hope to see you in person, but you can also join us virtually. Pre-register: www.vabaeestisona.com or www.estosite.org.

We encourage you to share this invitation!

Looking forward to seeing you,The Nordic Press Estonian-American Publishers, Inc.of the newspaper Free Estonian World

Register here

Induction of Estonian Erika Puussaar into Cleveland Hall of Fame
2024-04-23 17:00 | Windows on the River, 2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113
Estonian Ambassador to the United States, Kristjan Prikk, will induct Estonian Erika Puussaar into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

Erika earned this honor through her long involvement with the Cleveland Cultural Garden Federation as a Member of the Board, as well as being the President of the Estonian Cultural Garden. She has always been a visible Estonian, supporting outreach to area libraries to help introduce Estonia to the Greater Cleveland community. She was invited to share the Grand Marshall role, with Latvian and Lithuanian leaders in the Ukraine Independence Day Parade in Cleveland.

Cleveland area Estonians are excited to see one of their own receive this honor. The induction will take place at Windows on the River at 5pm April 23, 2024.

Cleveland International Hall of Fame2024 Induction Event Details

The 2024 induction event will be held at Windows on the River on Tuesday April 23, 2024. Parking is available in the huge lot adjacent to the building.

Doors will open at 5:00 PM for cocktails (cash bar) and networking and the event will begin promptly at 6 PM.

Dress is business casual but we encourage attendees to dress in traditional cultural or ethnic dress!

Dinner will be served after the Color Guard and National Anthem and opening remarks from our Master of Ceremonies Russ Mitchell from WKYC-TV. A few distinguished leaders will also give some brief remarks and then dinner will be served.

The inductions will take place immediately after dinner. A special person will give a few remarks about the inductee and then the honoree will give his/her acceptance speech.

2024 Class

The 2024 Class was chosen unanimously by the committee from almost 100 worthy nominations. In alphabetical order:

Dona Brady

Ambassador Edward Crawford

Veronica Dahlberg

Dr. Eugene Jordan (posthumous)

Erika Puussaar

Johnny Wu

For ticket information contact Debbie Hanson at (216) 406-6594.For additional info contact Toomas Tubalkain, toomast1910@gmail.com

Keelekohvik Lakewoodi Eesti Majas
2024-04-26 18:00 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
Keelekohvik on mõeldud kõigile inimestele, kes oskavad või soovivad õppida eesti keelt, harjutada kõnekeelt, saada juurde kõnejulgust, ning teha seda vabas vormis ja meeldivas keskkonnas.

Talgud (Spring Clean Up)@ Lakewood Estonian House
2024-04-27 10:00 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
SPRING CLEAN UP! We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 27th! Volunteers are needed to maintain and clean the Lakewood Estonian House and grounds, to ensure it is clean and comfortable for our members and guests.

Join the Lakewood Estonian community, and do your part to keep our Estonian House looking its best!

All are welcome. Bring your own work gloves, rake, and a good mood. Lunch will be provided!

KUTSUME TALGUTELE! MEIL ON ABI VAJA!

Kohtume laupäeval, 27. aprillil, algusega kell 10 am. Veedame kogu päeva koos! Pakume lõunasööki!Ootame vabatahtlikke abilisi, et teha Eesti Maja ja ümbruse puhtaks lehtedest ja prahist. Ka maja seest on vaja aknaid pesta jne.

Palun tulge ja osalege Lakewoodi Eesti kogukonnas ja tehke oma osa, et hoida Eesti Maja ilus ja korras.Kõigi abi on teretulnud. Kui tuled võta töökindad, reha ja hea tuju kaasa!

Stanford University Lecture: Cultural and Philosophical Roots of Russian Totalitarianism
2024-05-03 09:00 | Stanford University, Encina Commons, Room 123, 615 Crothers Way, California, 94305
Many Western assessments of Russian totalitarianism depart from the premises that although the country has no democratic tradition, the basic ideas about the state and the political subject current in Russian society are nonetheless the same as what Western socio-political discourses operate with. The goal of this lecture is to show that this is not the case. Russian totalitarianism has longstanding cultural roots based on the idea of historical messianism and national uniqueness (“the Russian soul”), which permeated also the modernizing discourses that developed in Russia, under the influence of Hegel, during the latter half of the 19th century and led to the establishment of the Bolshevist regime. As a result, all influential Russian political ideologies have jettisoned the citizenship-based political visions that derive from Enlightenment ideals and advocate instead a theory of the political subject that must find its self-realization in its sacrificial commitment to the Russian/Communist idea. In combination, these circumstances have given rise to both the Russian totalitarian doctrine and a society that actually sees itself in its terms.

Rein Raud is the Distinguished Professor of Asian and Cultural Studies at the School of Humanities, Tallinn University. His circle of research interests is broad and ranges from cultural semiotics and sociology to process philosophy and theories of the subject on the one hand, and various aspects of Asian and Western cultural history on the other. His academic books include Being in Flux: A Post-Anthropocentric Ontology of the Self (Polity, 2021), Asian Worldviews: Religions, Philosophies, Political Theories (Wiley-Blackwell 20121), Meaning in Action: Outline of an Integral Theory of Culture (Polity 2016) and Practices of Selfhood (together with Zygmunt Bauman, Polity 2015).

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More info: creeesinfo@stanford.edu

Concert: Estonian Music Through Two Centuries @ LA Estonian House
2024-06-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Los Angeles Estonian House, 1306 West 24th Street, Los Angeles, California, 90007, United States
The Los Angeles Estonian Society invites you to a special program featuring musicians from the Aavo Ots Music Studio (Estonia). Soloist Neeme Ots is travelling to the US in late May to attend the International Trumpet Gild conference, making this treat possible.

Aavo Otsa Muusikastuudio MTÜ solist, trompetist Neeme Ots reisib 2024. a. maikuu lõpus Los Angelesse, et osaleda Rahvusvahelise Trompeti Gildi (The International Trumpet Guild) konverentsil.Sellega seoses toimub laupäeval, 1. juunil kell 12 päeval Los Angelese Eesti Majas kontsert. Sissepääs: Los Angelese Eesti Seltsi liikmed $ 15, teised $ 20, lapsed tasuta.

Estonian Consular Mission @ Long Island Estonian House
2024-06-07 00:00 - 2024-06-09 23:59 | Long Island Estonian House, 22 Middle Island Blvd.,, Middle Island, New York, 11953
Tarmo Punnik, Estonian Consul in New York (Photo: Grant Lee)

Estonian Consul in New York, Mr Tarmo Punnik, will conduct a consular mission from June 7 – 9 at the Long Island Midsummer Celebration (L.I. Estonian House, Middle Island, NY).

The Consul will be available for registering fingerprints for those who wish to apply for a passport online using the self-service portal. Consular advice and applying for other documents will also be available. Payment can be made by check or cash. Those seeking services should co prepared with American passport and Estonian passport, if applicable.

Long Islandi Estonian House, 20 Middle Island Blvd, Middle Island, NY 11953

Long Islandi jaanitulele 7-9 juuni 2024 tuleb kohale Eesti konsul New Yorgist. Tema juures saab taotleda passi ja ID-kaarti, anda sõrmejälgi, et oleks endal võimalik iseteeninduses dokumente tellida. Samuti saab küsida nõu ja tellida teisi dokumente. Tasumine sularahas või tšekiga. Kaasa tuleks võtta nii Eesti kui USA pass, kellel on.

Note: Passport & ID card renewal applications can also be done by mail or at the self-service portal of the Estonian Police Board (https://www.politsei.ee/en/), if your fingerprints on file are less than 6 years old.

You may update your fingerprints with the consul even if you do not need to renew a document at this time. This could save you a future trip to New York or Washington, DC, should you need to renew a document in the next few years and discover that your fingerprints are or will be outdated. This service is free of charge.

Please see updated consular service fees as of April 3. https://newyork.mfa.ee/state-fees/.

Payments during consular mission must be made in cash or check – no credit cards will be accepted, as we don’t have a card terminal.

Jaanipäev celebrations hosted by Seattle Estonian Society
2024-06-22 19:00 - 2024-06-23 02:59 | Florida
Let’s get together and celebrate Jaanipäev at Golden Gardens. We can’t reserve fire pits at Golden Gardens, so we’ll have to see where we end up. But you should be able to find a group of Estonians without much trouble!

Seattle’i Eesti Selts kutsub koos Jaaniõhtut-päeva pidama!

Bring chairs or blankets to sit on, your favorite Jaanipäeva dish to share, and flowers to make wreaths.

There is a playground where kids can play, and we will have fun with Molky, soccer, and volleyball. You can also bring any games that you enjoy playing in the summer. Additionally, if you have a musical instrument that you want to play, this is an opportunity to have a great audience.

Summer Solstice Event hosted by Washington (DC) Estonian Society
2024-06-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Florida
Dear WES members and friends.

We will meet for the Summer Solstice Hike on June 23 at 10am and gather at the winery nearby after the hike. Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead is located at 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, and Paradise Springs Winery address on 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124.

More information about the trail – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/

If you have not paid your 2024 membership fee yet, you can do so at our website www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.

Have a wonderful weekend,

WES Board

Kallid Washingtoni Eesti Seltsi liikmed ja sõbrad,

23. juunil kell 10 saame kokku jaanipäeva matkaks ning peale seda veedame aega veiniistanduses matkaraja läheduses. Matka asukohaks on Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead Virginias (aadress 13249-13267 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124). Veiniistandus Paradise Springs Winery aadressiks on 13219 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124.

Infot matkaraja kohta leiate siin – https://www.funinfairfaxva.com/bull-run-occoquan-trail-clifton-va/

Eesti seltsi liikmetasu saate maksta meie veebilehe kaudu www.washingtonestoniansociety.org.

Summer camps at Jõekääru
2024-06-29 00:00 - 2024-07-27 23:59 | Florida
SUVI 2024 registreerimis lehed on uuendatud ja saadaval meie veebilehel: www.joekaaru.com

Registration forms for Summer 2024 Camp at Jõekääru (in Canada) now available on our website www.joekaaru.com.

Eesti keele nädal: 29. juuni – 6. juuli, 2024 Estonian Language WeekSpordi ja mängu nädal: 6. juuli – 13. juuli, 2024 Sports and Games Week Kunst ja kultuuri nädal: 13. juuli – 20. juuli, 2024 Art and Culture WeekJK/Kalev Võrkpalli laager: 20. juuli – 27. juuli, 2024 JK-Kalev Volleyball Camp

Tulge kõik ja jagage infot julget!Näeme Jõekäärul, eesti keeles, eesti meeles!

www.joekaaru.com

Chicago Eesti Kooli Suvelaager
2024-07-24 01:00 - 2024-07-29 00:59 | Chicago Eesti Maja / Chicago Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Ln, Riverwoods,, Illinois, 60015-3553

Chicago Eesti Suvelaagri Lõpupidu
2024-07-28 15:00 | Chicago Estonian House, 14700 Estonian Ln, IL 60015 United State, Riverwoods, Illinois, 60015, United States
To mark the end of our summer camp we are holding an old-fashioned summer party at the Chicago Estonian House. $20 per person (includes lunch @ 1:00pm). Music, dancing, and a fun time with friends!

Suvelaagri lõpu mälestuseks korraldame Chicago Eesti Majas vanaaegse suvepeo. Sissepääs $20 (sisaldab lõunasööki k 13.00). Tulge nautima muusikat, tantsu ja toredat koosolemist sõpradega!

70th Lakewood Estonian Games
2024-08-02 00:00 - 2024-08-04 23:59 | Lakewood Estonian House/ Lakewoodi Eesti Maja, 4 Cross Street & E Veterans Hwy, Jackson, Connecticut, United States
Lakewoodi Eesti Mängud 70

Join Estonians from North American and beyond for a weekend of sports competitions, comradery and culture!

Competitions, activities, and performances for all ages; Estonian House kitchen and bar open.

Check out the schedule below for a packed schedule that features Estonian sensation NUBLU among others!

The Estonian American National Council is proud to be a sponsor of this event, and congrtaulates the Estonian Amateur Athletes Association on their 70th anniversary. Fun fact: EAAA (Eesti Spordiliit USAs) was named the 2023 recipient of EANC’s Outstanding Estonian-American Organization.

Elagu Eesti Spordiiit USAs! Terves kehas terve vaim!

Weekend Schedule of Planned Events

Friday, Aug 2nd​

12:00 p.m. – Golf 4-person Team Scramble at Lakewood CC, Andrus Ers (aers@optonline.net). $75.

18:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining table open until evening

19:00 p.m. – Bowling at Finnigans Lanes @ Lakewood by Henry Ashford

Saturday, Aug 3rd​

08:00 a.m. – Swimming @ Candlewood – Lia Künnapas (lia.kunnapas@gmail.com)

09:00 a.m. – Pickle Ball Tournament Jackson Liberty HS – Carl Skonberg (carlms223@gmail.com)

09:30 a.m. – Track and field competitions registration Tarmo Pallop (tarmopallop@americanacquatic.net)

12:00 p.m. – Tennis Jackson Liberty HS, Sarina Ashford and Arden Wichman (ardenwichman8@gmail.com) (Registration by July 26)

12:00 p.m. – Lakewood Eesti Maja bar and dining window open until the evening (bar open 14:00 p.m.)

12:00 p.m. – Volleyball competitions at Eesti Maja grounds – Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com) & Lilly Aasmaa

2:00 p.m. – Chess tournament, Siim Vanaselja – vanaselja@gmail.com

2:00 p.m. – Children’s petting zoo

3:00pm – Biergarten and band playing outside during the afternoon

5:00 p.m. – Volleyball finals, Stefan Skonberg (stskonberg@gmail.com)

7:30 p.m. – “Valguspidu” includes athletes parade and awards. Laagri Laulud (camp songs) led by K. Põhi & U. Kärner followed by special Tuljak performance

22:00 p.m. – Nublu & Gameboy Tetris Performance inside EM after Valguspidu

Sunday, Aug 4th

Surf & Sun Family Day at Jenk’s North Inlet Bar Area – Point Pleasant.

​Admission; Prepay & Save (Pre-sale ends on July 28th)

Take advantage of the early bird rates presented below. All pre-sale tickets include 1 FREE Mega Raffle ticket and also 1 FREE Dou Can Koozie.

You can pre-purchase your admission tickets as follows:

Saturday (Any Saturday ticket purchase includes admission to Fri)

$50 (17 to 69); $20 (70 + ); $10 (6 to 16); 5 & under FREE,

Weekend Tenting Fee – $40

(Pay-at-Gate rates may be higher)

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Baltic Friends Lecture Series, 1
2024-08-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Florida
Speaker: Estonian Honorary Consul Siim Sööt: “The Recent US Census and Where has the Baltic Diaspora Settled in the United States:

Join the Estonian Honorary Consul Siim Sööt as he speaks about where ethnic Baltic people live in the United States.

In 2005 the US Census changed the way in which it collects data on ethnic ancestry and this has allowedhim to track the movement of Baltic people by metropolitan area and state.

Dr. Sööt is an expert in urban planning and population dispersion who taught at the University of Illinois in Chicago for over 33 years.

Estonian Girl Guides & Boy Scouts in USA Summer Camp 2024
2024-08-10 11:00 - 2024-08-18 12:00 | Järvemetsa Estonian Camp, 71 Olev Drive, Jackson, New Jersey, 08527
Estonian Girl Guides and Boys Scouts gather in the magical place called Järvemetsa for 10 days of team spirit, Estonian culture, traditions, and learning by doing and putting scouting principles to good practice. This year´s camp name and theme is “AHA!”

Registration now open! Early-bird registration though June 23. Registration accepted through July 27.

Gaidid ja skaudid kogunege! Skaut-gaid suvelaager AHA kutsub teid! Järvemetsa hüüab teid!

Registreerimine on avatud! Osaledes talgutel saate hinna soodustust!

Talgute kuupäevad 18. mai, 8. juuni ja 13. juuli.

2024 Camp leaders: ngdr. Lia Triantafylidis, nskm. Andrus Maandi

Register here

NY EHS hosts "Family Days" at Long Island Estonian House
2024-08-10 16:00 - 2024-08-18 16:00 | Long Island Estonian House, 22 Middle Island Blvd.,, Middle Island, New York, 11953
You’re invited to the latest Family ay Event hosted by the New York Estonian Educational Society.

Organizers promise barbecue, sauna, pool, and definitely communal singing. Opportunity to camp for free or rent cabins.

More information: stskonberg@gmail.com

Suggested donation per family $20.

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way
2024-08-25 12:00 - 13:30 | Elizabeth Park (next to Pond Cafe), 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Join Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Ukrainians and friends as we commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Baltic Way.

Attendees are encouraged to wear their folk dress, bring flags, and bring friends! Let’s introduce the Baltic Way and our shared history and promising future to our American communities!

August 23 – Baltic Way 35

Gather beside the Pond Cafe at Elizabeth Park, West Hartford, CT Opening of the event – the Music from Baltics.

Program begins at 12:05 pm

Introduction Remarks by Dr. Dahlia Giedrimiene

Speakers:Bradley Woodworth (Director of Baltic Studies, Yale University): The Significance of the Baltic WayRepresentatives from three Baltic organizations –* Estonia – Laine Kõiva Kingo * Latvia – Valdis Vinkels* Lithuania – Paulius Nenortas

* Speaker – Dr. Leo WalenskySinging of popular songs from Baltics

A tribute at the Baltic Way Memorial next to Pond CaféSong: The Baltics are Awakening ( ‘Bunda jau Baltija, Atmostas Baltija´ / ‘Bunda jau Baltija’ /´Ärgake Baltimaad´

Announcements * Photos * Refreshments

For more information contact:Dr. Dalia Giedrimiene dgiedrim@gmail.com ; tel. 860-965-4141Mr. Paulius Nenortas 860-856-3302; Lt_hoops@yahoo.comMrs. Dzina Inkratiene inkratiene@sbcglobal.net

From American-Lithuanian Community, Hartford Chapter and Connecticut Council.

Teater: "Kleit, Mina, Milling ja New York"
2024-09-07 20:00 | Florida
The Estonian Cultural Society of Chicago presents an lighthearted theater experience with beloved Estonian actor Henrik Norman.

TEATER. TEATER. TEATER.

Chicagosse tuleb külla esinema Henrik Normann! Palume külastada!

…” need on hoolikalt valitud, naljakad ning ootamatu lõpuga lood ja täis üllatusi. Lavastus kahes vaatuses ja samas mõtteline kummardus sõbrale. Need lood on päriselt sündinud. Elu on parim stsenarist,kelle huumor on vahel peen, vahel otse ja labidaga ja vahel nii terav, et pisar tuleb silma”…

Tulge saama elamust!

"Nou (SAMM) Pois ÄLÄUD III" folkdance camp
2024-09-13 10:45 - 2024-09-15 02:30 | Camp “Jõekääru”, 38 Viru Avenue, Udora, Ontario, Canada
“Nou Pois Äläud III” Tantsulaager is for women ages 18+ and for mixed pairs registered to Tantsupidu*

Registrations are in from near and far – incl Holland & New Zealand, Tallinn & Vancouver, Kentucky & Illinois and more locally, from Pickering & Pefferlaw – Sept 5 is the deadline (but if we hit the max, registration will close early). As at posting date 20 spots remain for NPÄ-III, welcoming all women, as well as for *men in mixed pairs registered for Tantsupidu. Counting down!

Be sure to cehck out the website for important info before you go!

Website

EANC is a proud sponsor of this event.

Register here til September 6

Kammerkontsert New Yorgi Eesti Majas
2024-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Florida
You are invited to a special chamber music concert at NY Eesti Maja on September 20th. Cade Roberts and friends play music from Estonia, other Nordic countries and more! Visit the link below for more information.An enchanting evening of chamber music at the historic Beaux-Arts Estonian House in New York City. Award-winning musicians Jonah Murphy, Clara Cho, and Cade Roberts will perform a program that includes captivating works from Nordic, Baltic, and Scandinavian countries, alongside timeless masterpieces from the classical repertoire. One of the concert’s highlights will be the US premiere of Estonian composer Veljo Tormis’ Piano Variations – one of Estonia’s most important composers. Don’t miss this extraordinary event that celebrates both classical and contemporary compositions in an iconic venue.CONCERT PROGRAM:ARVO PÄRT – EstländlerFRANZ JOSEPH HAYDN – Piano Trio in G, Hob. XV:15KAIJA SAARIAHO – Sept PapillonsPĒTERIS VASKS – Aria e danzaTÕNU KÕRVITS – LaulKAIJA SAARIAHO – MirrorsVELJO TORMIS – Piano VariationsCLAUDE DEBUSSY – Piano Trio in G

Olete oodatud erilisele kammerkontserdile NY Eesti Majas 20. septembril.

Cade Roberts ja sõbrad mängivad muusikat Eestist, Põhjamaadest ja mujalt! Lisateabe saamiseks külastage allolevat linki.

Piletid & Rohkem infot/Tickets & More info
